Burnley predicted XI to face Portsmouth as big name dropped

How Burnley are predicted to line up against Portsmouth

It will be fascinating to see how Burnley line up in their first game post-Nicky Hayen.

The Clarets return to Turf Moor looking to issue a reaction to last weekend’s dismal 4-1 defeat to Lincoln City.

It proved to be the final straw for Hayen, who was swiftly sacked after just 106 days in the role.

Will we see wholesale changes with the new man Fabio Celestini in charge? A new system or tactics? And will there be any high-profile droppings?

Here’s how we expect the Clarets to line up:

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